CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
This is the second plastic HVAC part to fail in about a year. I replaced the blower motor and blower wheel hoping I could head off having to replace the blower motor before long.. The blower wheel is plastic and had a crack in it.
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This is the second plastic HVAC part to fail in about a year. I replaced the blower motor and blower wheel hoping I could head off having to replace the blower motor before long.. The blower wheel is plastic and had a crack in it.
- Dan M., Hanover Park, IL, US